M5 Light

In 1941, two Cadillac motors were installed in an M3 Light, earning the tank the designation M3E2. The front hull was also redesigned, creating the M3E3, as a sort of practice tank in preparation for the next series of light tanks, the M4 light tank. However, by early 1942 the new M4 Sherman had entered production. In order to avoid confusion, the new light tank was designated as M5. This tank was essentially a faster M3 Light with improved armor. Later, during the development of the M3A3 in 1942, a similar design was proposed for the M5. A new improved turret was developed and with some other minor improvements, the tank was designated M5A1.

                     

There really isn’t much to talk about here. All I’ve done is renamed a few things for the sake of clarity. Overall I’d say the M5 Light is pretty accurately represented already.

Guns: 37 mm Gun M6; 37 mm Gun T16 (autoloader)

Engines: Twin Cadillac, Series 42 (296 hp); Continental R-975-C1 (350 hp)

Turrets (Turret Armor (mm)): M5 (29/25/25); M5A1 (44/32/32)

Suspensions/Alternate Hulls, Total Weight (metric tons): M5 Light (14.96); M5A1 (15.74)

Hull Armor (mm): 29/25/25 (M5); 29/29/25 (M5A1)

Top Speed: 58 km/h

Crew: 5 (Driver; Gunner; Loader; Commander; Radio)

Parent: M3 Light
Children: M24 Chaffee

Sources:

Hunnicutt, R. P. Stuart. 1992.